Nonprofit Travel And Events Assistant

Scion Nonprofit has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Travel and Events Assistant for an established Nonprofit Organization in Oakland, CA! Our client is offering an incredible career opportunity to work hands-on with a leading national labor organization for registered nurses! This is a Full-time, Onsite, Contract opportunity!

The ideal Travel and Events Assistant will have experience assisting with event planning, responding to questions, and booking travel arrangements, particularly in the nonprofit space.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage regular communication with staff, members, and outside vendors regarding events and travel (including regular correspondence across multiple shared inboxes)
• Occasional travel and some evening and weekend work is required
• Reconcile monthly statements with vendor reports and provide analysis of monthly travel
• Provide logistical support for group and individual travel for a large convention in October
• Maintain online booking tool, travel profiles and contracts with corporate partners for negotiated discounts on all air, car, and hotel reservations
• Conduct research and find resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities
• Research, review, secure, and manage contracts for event spaces, catering, rentals, and other event vendors

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to use good judgment and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills and the ability to utilize formulas and perform complex searches
• Exceptional attention to detail and thoroughness is a must
• Ability to juggle multiple shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• 3 years of event planning or administrative experience with a nonprofit organization is a must
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Flexibility and willingness to take the initiative on a variety of projects
• Interest in social activism, labor unions, and health care issues, preferred
• Experience booking hotel accommodation, air, and ground transportation for small and large groups
• Experience with MS Office Suite and SharePoint required
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
• Ability to thrive and operate as part of a dynamic team

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

In addition to working for an organization with a phenomenal mission and positive team-oriented work environment, the annual salary range for this role is $25.00-30.00 DOE, and a comprehensive benefits package!

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and more information about your background! Apply today to be considered for this amazing career opportunity with an incredible organization!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found at www.scionstaffing.com. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We believe in following best practices and considering all qualified applicants that apply with us.